Movie Details
Original Language:English
Mudra-Afrique
"Mudra-Afrique : The First Pan-African dance school"Movie
DirectorGudie Lawaetz
57 min
Plot
Mudra Afrique, founded in 1977 in Dakar by Léopold Sédar Senghor and Maurice Béjart, was an important dance school that mixed traditional African dance with modern styles. Germaine Acogny, a skilled teacher, along with dancer, actress Irène Tassembédo and musician Doudou Rose Ndiaye, were key figures in the school. Their work helped Mudra Afrique leave a strong mark on African contemporary dance and music.
